TRAVEL SLOW. STOP OFTEN.
Scenic road trips. Memorable hikes. Your kind of adventure.
We’re Gail & Steve. We explore North America in our Sprinter van, Alice, and share the trails, places, and practical lessons that make the trip worthwhile.
Explore a destination →
Find memorable hikes, scenic drives, and places worth slowing down to explore.
Make van travel easier →
Plan your next road trip and learn from the practical lessons we’ve picked up traveling in Alice.
See what we use →
Explore firsthand reviews of the hiking gear and van essentials we use along the way.
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TRAILS WORTH A CLOSER LOOK
Red rocks, canyon trails & big views
Fay Canyon, Sedona →
A red-rock canyon walk with an optional side trip to a natural bridge tucked into the cliffs.
Hawksbill Crag, Arkansas →
A wooded Ozark trail leading to one of Arkansas’s most recognizable cliffside overlooks.
Cathedral Rock, Sedona →
A short, steep scramble with memorable views between Sedona’s towering sandstone spires.
Peekaboo & Spooky, Utah →
Tight passages, sandstone twists, and scrambling make this an adventurous slot-canyon outing.
A LITTLE HELP FOR YOUR NEXT TRIP
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Plan your hikes, sort out parking and shuttles, and make time to enjoy the red rocks.
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LATEST FROM THE ROAD
New stories. More places to explore.
Natural Bridge Kentucky: Hiking Rock Garden Trail and Devil’s Gulch
Our hike at Natural Bridge State Resort Park in Kentucky turned out to be a little wetter than we expected. The rain came and went…
Double Arch and Courthouse Rock Loop: Red River Gorge, Kentucky
Low clouds hung in the valleys when Gail and I started the Double Arch, Courthouse Rock, and Auxier Ridge Loop in Kentucky’s Red River Gorge.…
Osprey Backpack Review: Why We Chose Osprey Again After 8 Years
We’ve been hiking with Osprey backpacks for more than eight years, carrying them on hundreds of miles of trails through rain, heat, and rugged terrain.…
PRACTICAL HELP FROM OUR TRAVELS
Keep the adventure running smoothly.
There’s more to a good road trip than picking a destination. Here are some of the things we’ve learned while planning our travels and keeping Alice ready for the road.
RV air conditioner won’t turn on? →
Start with our troubleshooting guide, including the reset that got Alice’s air conditioner running again.
Before plugging in at the campground →
See what we check at the power pedestal and why we added a surge protector to our setup.
Butane or propane for your camp stove? →
Compare the practical differences to help choose a fuel and stove setup that fit your travels.
Our road trip planning checklist →
From choosing destinations to stocking the van, follow our approach to getting ready while leaving room for the unexpected.
ON THE TRAIL & AT CAMP
Gear and stays we know firsthand
What we carry and where we stop are part of the adventure. Here are a few resources we’ve used on our own travels.
Some resources below contain affiliate links. We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Osprey provided the new packs featured in our review at no charge.
Our hiking packs
Why we chose Osprey again, and what we noticed hiking with the Stratos 24 and Sportlite Hydraulics 20.
Protecting Alice at camp
Why we added a Vantecable surge protector and what we check before connecting to campground power.
Overnights with a story
Harvest Hosts has introduced us to farms, wineries, and other stops we might otherwise have driven past—including this alpaca ranch.
THE TRAVELERS BEHIND THE STORIES
We’re Gail & Steve.
We’re part-time van travelers who love a good morning hike and a quiet afternoon surrounded by nature. Traveling in Alice gives us the freedom to explore, change our plans, and stop when something catches our attention.
Here, we share the places we’ve explored, the photos we’ve taken, and the practical lessons we’ve learned along the way. You don’t need a van to enjoy these adventures—just a little curiosity and a reason to get outside.
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